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SM16 MWE

2016 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 MWE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 83,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,052 miles

Offside Rear TYRE slight poerishing outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish and slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on indicating incorrect tyre pressures

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 36,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,658 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 29,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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SM16 MWE is a 2016 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM16 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM16 MWE registered?

SM16 MWE is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is SM16 MWE safe to buy?

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